Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 10:47 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 11:43 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Nov 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:121.52:480.26:065:05First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:561.43:140.36:075:04First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:431.23:230.46:085:03Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:431.111:120.93:050.66:085:02Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:490.99:161.03:200.92:050.76:095:02Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:431.15:070.76:105:01Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:471.36:040.56:115:00Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:091.57:000.36:125:00Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:411.67:590.16:124:59Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:221.79:010.06:134:58Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:101.810:03-0.16:144:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:05-0.26:154:57Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:011.812:07-0.26:164:57Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:541.71:06-0.26:174:56Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:461.62:00-0.16:174:56Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:361.42:440.06:184:55Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:231.23:100.36:194:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:220.99:000.82:270.56:204:54Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:390.68:220.95:130.612:040.66:214:54Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:181.26:020.36:224:53Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:321.36:540.16:224:53New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:581.57:47-0.16:234:53New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:321.58:40-0.26:244:52New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:101.59:32-0.26:254:52New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:511.510:21-0.36:264:52Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:321.511:08-0.26:274:52Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:50-0.26:274:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:121.412:28-0.26:284:51Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:501.312:57-0.16:294:51First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:231.11:150.06:304:51First Quarter30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8735180)

Common Questions About Dauphin Island, AL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Dauphin Island, AL today?

Slack tide in Dauphin Island, AL is approximately 5:15 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Dauphin Island, AL?

Dauphin Island, AL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Dauphin Island, AL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Dauphin Island, AL?

Tide predictions for Dauphin Island, AL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Dauphin Island, AL?

Tide data for Dauphin Island, AL is sourced from NOAA Station #8735180. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8735180.

What is the moon phase in Dauphin Island, AL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Dauphin Island, AL is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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